Rusty Flowers
Regional Organized Crime Information Center
18th Annual Homicide Conference
I would like to very much thank you, Jennifer Brown and your whole staff for doing such a great job not only for this conference but for all of the things your office is doing. I would also like for you to know that Brock Hammat of ROCIC reiterated that the Charleston CVB was one of the reasons that Charleston was picked for this conference venue.
One could describe this event as a home run. In fact, every one of the product vendors was happy! The conference attracted 412 attendees from 16 states.
Charles W. Morris III
Director of Collections and Exhibitions
West Virginia State Museum
I would like to thank each of you for your assistance with the SEMC event. It went extremely well and the conference was a huge success.
Several of the members said that they had never been treated as well as they were here and that the experience was wonderful. They also mentioned how friendly the people were in the hotel, mall and on the street. Several talked about coming back again to visit.
Also from what I understand sales were great for all the shops involved including the ones associated with the Art Walk.
When I ask about the evening events members had difficulty finding the right words. The evening events were incredible serving as shining examples of how when the community comes together it sets an example that others try to follow.
Again, thank you for all your help.
Alexis Thompson
Historic Columbia Foundation
Southeastern Museums Councilmember
Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality and putting together the Art Walk for our SEMC conference. It really was a wonderful event and a great way to see the city. I hope to visit again soon.
Helen L. Jackson-Gillison, President
WV All Black Schools Sports & Academic Hall of Fame
On behalf of the Dunbar School Dr. A.J. Major Historical Museum, Inc., I thank you for your generous contribution to the West Virginia All Black Schools Sports and Academic Hall of Fame (ABSSA). The mission of the preservation of the history of the All Black Schools is a worthy mission. Your commitment is greatly appreciated. May God continue to bless us and may we continue to grow as one. Once again, Thank you so very much!
Bishop T.D. Jakes
The Potter's House
2009 Birthing Place Conference
"I would like to express my sincere thanks to you and your team for the wonderful job you did during The Birthing Place conference. It was obvious to all who attended that you and your team invested great time and effort into making this event a big success.
The attendees were delighted with the conference and especially appreciated your hospitality. I am sure there are thousands of people who would like to join me in saying "thank you" for a terrific job.
Again, Mrs. Pitrolo, I appreciate the hard work, dedication and level of professionalism displayed by all. Your services to The Potter's House staff and the West Virginian community are truly valued."
Lisa Dooley
West Virginia Municipal League Executive Director
2009 Municipal League Conference
"I can't begin to tell you how much you and your staff added to the conference. Thanks for all you do."
Jehovah's Witnesses Convention
2009 Keep on the Watch Spanish Convention
"Thank you for extraordinary cooperation. We cannot express in words our sincerest appreciation for the kindness we have received throughout our stay here in Charleston. We are facinated with your beautiful city and even more with your hospitable people. Among the many reasons we have to express our deepest gratitude are the thousands of printed brochures of local businesses that you so considerately provided us. This allowed our attendees to purchase needed items as well as obtain directions to various local points of interest. Thank you also for providing a Spanish-speaking representative for those of us who needed help. You truly went above and beyond to assist us in making our Spanish convention Keep on the Watch a success.
You have left us with a keen desire to return to your city and re-live the wonderful memories that we have accumulated in the few brief but unforgettable days that we have spent here."
Selina Midkiff
Appalachian Children's Chorus Founding and Artistic Director
2009 Appalachian Festival of Young Voices
"We at the Appalachian Children's Chorus (ACC) are extremely grateful for the Charleston CVB's support of our Appalachian Festival of Young Voices. Without your support, we could not have conducted our event at one of Charlston's finest hotelsEmbassy Suites. This year's festival was a resounding success. Two hundred children from Charleston, Logan, Cheyenne, and Washington D.C. spent the weekend immersed in Appalachian music, culture and heritage. Our visitors raved about the beauty of our state and their desire to return in the future. Ms. Pitrolo, our festival would not have been nearly as successful without your support."
Jerry Booth
Rally Coordinator
2009 WV State HOG Rally
"The WV State HOG Rally Committee would like to thank you and your team for a great site visit to Charleston on May 7th! We felt the meeting went well and the hospitality displayed at each hotel showed that the cooperation between the CVB, the City of Charleston (Mayor Jones) and the hotels is exactly what our rally needs to move to the next level.
Not all of the members of my committee were convinced that a rally in the city would be a good thing going into the meeting, but after meeting with Samantha and your team and Mayor Jones, they quickly changed their minds. I wanted to let you know that I feel this is due in large part to Samantha’s positive attitude. One of my committee members said it in perfect WV dialect. “Boy, that girl Samantha is a go getter, isn’t she?! I believe if anyone can help us get this done, she can! ”
So having said that, we look forward to working closely with Samantha and your team for the next couple of weeks to finalize the presentation and our hopes are very high that the votes go our way and we have a great 2010 WV State HOG Rally right in the heartbeat of the state….. Charleston!
Kudos to Samantha and your team for a job well done!"
Kathy Knighton, Coordinator
Office of Special Programs, Extended and Early Learning
West Virginia Department of Education
"On behalf of the conference planning committee, I want to express my appreciation to the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau for their help with our annual Celebrating Connections Conference. The focus of our conference is early childhood programs for young children in WV and was attended by almost 2000 participants this year. This interagency conference has been designed to provide relevant information about practices, policies, planning and research that enhance community partnerships and quality in early care and education. We really appreciate your assistance with blocking hotel rooms, developing posters and providing coupons and other 'goodies' for our convention packets. It was our most successful year…looking forward to working with the Convention Bureau on Celebration Connections 2010."
Delores S. Barber, Conference Co-Chair
2011 International Master Gardener Conference
"The recent trip for promotion of the 2011 IMGC Conference was very successful and we thank the CVB, you [Patty] and Dee for the hard work you contributed to make it so.
The Charleston flag display set our booth apart and drew folks in to see what we were about. The time you [Patty] and Dee spent in the booth to help promote gave folks a lot of information about Charleston and the giveaway items were wonderful.
We thank you for the support, time and talents dedicated to this event. We look forward to working with the CVB staff during the next two and one-half years to ensure a successful event and to showcase Charleston to our attendees."
Dr. Jeffrey Poland, President
West Virginia American Choral Directors Association
"I am grateful to Todd Morris for helping me with the application process and steering the
paperwork in the right direction. Todd has also provided group rates for our organization from
the Charleston area hotels which represent considerable cost savings to the hundreds of young
people, parents, and teachers who will attend the conference. Todd has been a punctual,
considerate, and cheerful representative of the Charleston CVB. It is a pleasure to do business
with him."